On Election Day, November 4 (and during early voting Oct. 21-28), I ask that you vote “yes” to two constitutional amendments that will improve the ability of North Oaks and other Louisiana hospitals and providers to sustain quality health care in our communities.

Is it rising temperatures, blooming flowers, and the smell of freshly mowed grass that let you know spring has arrived, or rather your itchy eyes, congestion and runny nose that sends you the message? Along with the beautiful weather, spring brings with it the height of allergy season.

Dr. McAfee provides general orthopedic care for simple fractures, hip and knee joints and carpal tunnel syndrome. He practices with Plaza Orthopedics in Hammond and North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Livingston. Same day appointments are available in most cases for patients of all ages. Please call (985) 230-7460 in Hammond or (225) 686-4900 in Livingston to schedule an appointment with Dr. McAfee.

The following story was submitted by Imaging Informatics Liaison Michelle of North Oaks Medical Center:
“I recently observed CRNA Judy selflessly helping a gentleman confined to a scooter in our cafeteria. . . ."

Summertime means fun-time and often involves water sports. Swimming, water skiing, water park visits, and just playing in the water can be fun. But water in your ears can cause infection, and that’s not fun.

Medication management is important for many health conditions and is especially crucial for individuals with diabetes. Get the facts at the upcoming North Oaks Diabetes Support Group meeting “Medication and Insulin: What to Expect?” on Wednesday, July 10 at 3 p.m. in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located within North Oaks Diagnostics Center in Hammond.

The City of Hammond and North Oaks will host a Men's Health Month community event beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 in the gym at the Michael J. Kenney Recreation Center, located at 601 Coleman Ave. in Hammond.
Free health screenings, refreshments and a physician panel presentation are planned. To register, click here or call North Oaks Corporate Communications at (985) 230-6647.

Although the day marked the end of formal instruction for the North Oaks Health System Dietetic Internship Program’s 20th graduating class, it is just the beginning of the students’ learning experience, they were told during a ceremony on Thursday, June 6 at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center.

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About North Oaks Health System

North Oaks Health System is one of Louisiana’s largest and most progressive community hospital organizations and is strategically based between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. For more than 50 years, we have made it our mission to improve lives, every time and with every touch. Facilities in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes include an acute care hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, two outpatient diagnostic & treatment centers, an outpatient surgery center, two outpatient rehabilitation clinics, a hospice agency and a growing physician group for primary and specialty care. Visit us at http://www.northoaks.org

15790 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
Hammond, LA 70403 | (985) 345-2700

North Oaks Health System and its wholly owned entities do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, limitations or age. North Oaks Health System and its wholly owned entities will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with disabilities, including persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind, or who have other sensory or manual impairments, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in our services, activities, programs and other benefits.
Patients and their families will be informed of the availability of such assistance free of charge, and all necessary auxiliary aids and services shall be provided without cost to the person being served.